Mahabharata Drona Parva – कर्णस तव एकॊ महाबाहुः सवबाहुबलम आश्रितः

Shloka (श्लोक)

कर्णस तव एकॊ महाबाहुः सवबाहुबलम आश्रितः
भीमसेनम अनादृत्य रणे ऽयुध्यत सूतजः

⚡ Quick Meaning

Karna, the mighty warrior reliant on his own strength, did not respect Bhimasena in battle and fought as he pleased.

Translations

English Translation

This verse depicts Karna’s arrogance and his tendency to underestimate Bhima, suggesting that he relied solely on his own power rather than acknowledging Bhima’s prowess during their encounter in battle.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक कर्ण के घमंड और भीम का मूल्यांकन न करने की प्रवृत्ति को दर्शाता है, यह सुझाव देते हुए कि वह केवल अपनी शक्ति पर निर्भर था, न कि भीम की शक्ति को मान्यता देते हुए उनके साथ युद्ध में भाग ले रहा था।

Commentary

Context

This verse captures a moment of pride in the Drona Parva, where Karna’s character and his attitude during battle against Bhima are closely examined.

Meaning

It emphasizes the folly of underestimating opponents based on self-confidence and the consequences that may arise from such arrogance in confrontations.

Application

This illustrates the necessity of mutual respect among adversaries and the importance of humility to foster strategic wisdom in any competitive situation.